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MPC Rev17 - Operating Instructions
Don’t remove or change the labels placed on
the device.
Do not start the device in case of defects or damaged
parts.
Maintenance operations, requiring full or partial
disassembly of the device, must be done only
after disconnection from the supply.
4.2. Safety devices
The device has an external case that prevents any
contact with internal parts.
4.3. Residual risks
The appliance, designed for use, when used in-line
with the design and safety rules, doesn’t have residual
risks.
4.4. Information and Safety signals
For this kind of product there will not be any signals
on the product.
4.5. Individual protection devices
During installation, starting and maintenance it is
suggested to the authorized operators to consider
the use of individual protection devices suitable for
described activities.
During ordinary and extraordinary maintenance
interventions, safety gloves are required.
Signal
individual protection device
HAND PROTECTION
(gloves for protection against chemical,
thermal and mechanical risks).
5. TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
The product is packed to maintain the content intact.
During transportation avoid to stack excessive weights.
Ensure that during the transportation the box cannot
move.
It is not necessary to use any special vehicle to
transport the packaged device.
The transport vehicles must comply, for the weight and
dimensions, with the chosen product (see technical
catalogue dimensions and weights).
5.1. Handling
Handle with care, the packages must not receive
impacts.
Avoid to impact onto the package materials that could
damage the pump.
If the weight exceeds 25 Kg the package must be
handled by two person at the same time.
6. INSTALLATION
6.1. Dimensions
For the dimensions of the device (see technical
catalogue).
6.2. Ambient requirements and installation site
dimensions
The customer has to prepare the installation site in
order to guarantee the right installation and in order to
fulfill the device requirements (electrical supply, etc...).
The place where the device will be installed must fulfill
the requirements in the paragraph 3.2.
It's Absolutely forbidden to install the machine in an
environment with potentially explosive atmosphere.
6.3. Unpacking
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Inspect the device in order to check any
damages which may have occurred during
transportation.
Package material, once removed, must be discarded/
recycled according to local laws of the destination
country.
6.4. Installation
The MPC Compact Pool pumps must be installed in
well ventilated locations protected from the weather,
with the rotor axis horizontal and feet downwards.
Place the pump as close as practicable to the suction
source.
To reduce the risk of electric shock install the
pump at least 3 m from the inside walls of a
swimming pool. For use as a pump in outdoor
locations provide suitable protection and mount
the pump on an insulating base of at least 100
mm height. Follow section 6.5.
Provide space around the unit for motor ventilation,
easier inspection, removal of the strainer basket,
filling and draining the pump and checking (with a
screwdriver) for free rotation of the shaft (fig. 1). With
three-phase motors a sight check of the direction of
shaft rotation will be required.
Fig. 1 Minimum access for servicing (mm)
6.4.1. Pipes
Provide a diameter assuring a liquid flow not greater
than 1.5 m/s for suction and 3 m/s for delivery.
The pipe diameters must never be smaller than the
pump connection ports.
Removing
strainer
Dismantling motor
Checking
shaft
rotation
Motor ventilation
Draining
Filling
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